Recipe - Nutted Caramel Popcorn Balls

1 pound Dairy caramels
2 tablespoon Hot water
2 qt Popcorn (to 2 One half qt)
1 cup Mixed salted nuts
One half cup Salted peanuts

DIRECTIONS: Day before: In covered double boiler, heat caramels with water,
stirring frequently, till smooth.

In a large bowl, toss popcorn with nuts.

Pour melted caramels over popcorn; toss until well coated. With buttered
hands, form at once into about 17 2 1/2" balls or 35 1 1/4" balls. Insert
wooden skewers, lollipop fashion, if desired. Wrap each in saran; store at
room temperature until served next day.

Source: Mom's old magazine clippings 1940's to 1970's

From: Sallie Austin

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